When a coastal town’s secrets begin to surface, one woman uncovers a chilling mystery beneath the waves, where every tide brings clues, danger, and truths long thought drowned.
Growing up in the gritty streets of South Philly, eighteen-year-old River Matthews always felt out of place. Her biracial heritage set her apart, but it was her deep connection to the ocean that truly made her different. In a neighborhood where most girls are focused on fitting in, River's love for the sea is an enigma.
One rainy night, a mysterious stranger saves her life, and River’s world is forever changed. She is taken to the underwater kingdom of Arcaccia, where she learns the truth about her long-lost heritage. In this new world, River discovers the father she never knew, a brother she didn’t expect, and a love she wasn’t looking for. But more than that, she uncovers a dangerous secret that threatens to destroy everything.
Join River on an unforgettable adventure as she uncovers her destiny and fights to save the world she never knew existed.
The kingdom of Arcaccia is in turmoil after Rossick’s escape. River, a skilled warrior, and her loyal squad are always one step behind, racing from province to province in a desperate bid to uncover his plans and stop him. The stakes grow higher as their pursuit leads them into unfamiliar and dangerous lands, including the mystical Woodfolk world of Vermatis.
With every move, Rossick proves to be a step ahead, and River is left questioning whether she will be able to stop him in time to save her kingdom. Along the way, River’s journey will force her to confront her own destiny, test her limits, and make choices that could change the fate of Arcaccia forever.
Filled with danger, intrigue, and high-stakes adventure, Against The Shores is a thrilling continuation of River’s story in The Tides series, where loyalty, bravery, and fate collide.
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